AUGUSTA – The Maine Elks Association will host its sixth annual Youthfest program from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Augusta Elks Lodge, Route 27. The program will be held rain or shine and is free.

The Maine Elks Association and the 22 lodges in the state put together the annual event to provide families of disabled or disadvantaged pre-teen children, their friends and families of active duty military personnel with a day of fun and entertainment.

Several children’s support organizations have been invited, including the Maine Children’s Cancer Program, Big Brother Big Sister organizations, Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers, Casey Family Services, Pine Tree Society, Maine Parent Federation, John F. Murphy Homes, Goodwill Hinckley, Bread of Life Ministries, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, Spurwink School, Salvation Army, Maine Special Olympics, A Family for ME, Child Welfare Training Institute, the March of Dimes and children in foster care.

The event will feature carnival games, face painting, pony rides, field games, emergency vehicle displays, crafts, a hoop shoot and soccer shoot, music, animated characters, bounce houses, prize drawings, food and music. The event will also feature Ed Morris’ Balloon Zoo and Almodarr’s Grand Illusion, featuring the magic of the Steelgraves.

The Youthfest is free and is open to all disabled or disadvantaged pre-teen children, their friends and families of active duty military personnel.

The program is provided as a community service, and is not a fundraiser. For more information, contact Wayne or Kathleen Cotterly at 998-2282.

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